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World Service,12 Jun 1996,13 mins

The United Nations' Quest For Worldwide Good Health

Health Matters

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A report on progress being made by United Nations' initiatives around the world. The United Nations is debating where to allocate its resources, the Indian subcontinent is an area of concern, as are parts of sub-Saharan Africa. Maternal mortality is another issue it wants to take action. Later in the programme the new UN-built hospital in Gaza and an update on the Progress of Nations report.

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